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Cilantro

 
Cilantro
cilantro
Other Names:coriander, chinese parsley, dahnia

What is Cilantro

This member of the carrot family is also referred to as Chinese Parsley and Coriander. It is actually the leaves (and stems) of the Coriander plant. Cilantro has a very pungent odor and is widely used in Mexican, Caribbean and Asian cooking. The Cilantro leaves look a bit like flat Italian parsley and in fact are related.Read more about Cilantro

Substitute for Cilantro

Vietnamese cilantro (taste very similar, perennial) parsley or basil (neither approximate flavor). Parsley is a good substitute when making salsa. Dried cilantro is not a good substitute for fresh.

Equivalents

1/2 cup = about 4 springs rough chopped
4 tablespoons = 4 grams
World Herbs , Hispanic Herbs
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Nutrition Information For Cilantro

Serving Size
1 cup
 
Calories
4
Calories from Fat
0
 
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 7mg
0%
Potassium
83g
0%
Total Carbohydrate 1g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Sugars 0g
Protein 0g
0%
 
Vitamin A  0% • Vitamin C  0%
Calcium  0% • Iron  0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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